Which of the following statements is/are true regarding assessment in science at middle school A- All aspects of learning need to be given due importance B- Ways of assessment need to be flexible as per situation C- Informal observations by teacher cannot be used for assessment D- Assessment should focus on qualitative performance of learners

Which of the following statements is/are true regarding assessment in science at middle school A- All aspects of learning need to be given due importance B- Ways of assessment need to be flexible as per situation C- Informal observations by teacher cannot be used for assessment D- Assessment should focus on qualitative performance of learners Correct Answer A, B, D

Assessment is not meant to compare and rank children against each other or some fixed norms but it helps teachers to analyze how well each child can perform, track his/her progress, and provide the necessary feedback to ensure further improvement. Key Points

  • Science in middle school learning objectives include all aspects like cognitive, affective, and psychomotor behavior, therefore multiple assessment techniques are needed for evaluating the outcomes.
  • All the aspects of learning need to be assessed and proper feedback should be given to learners.
  • Effective and informative assessment involves teachers using a variety of assessment strategies that give students multiple opportunities, in varying contexts, to demonstrate what they know, understand, and can do about the learning objectives.
  • Considering the dynamic nature of children’s learning and their needs, the NCF has emphasized the concept of comprehensive and continuous assessment and flexible assessment.
  • Assessment should focus on the qualitative performance of learners. Qualitative assessment is focused on understanding how people make meaning of and experience their environment or world It includes detailed descriptions of people, events, situations, interactions, and observed behaviors.

Hence A, B &D are the correct options. Additional Information

  • Informal observations by teachers can also be used for assessment because NCF 2005 has emphasized the concept of continuous assessment even if it is informal and outside the classroom.

Related Questions

Principle: Even if a person suffers a loss, he will be entitled to receive compensation only if a legal right is violated.
Factual Situation: An English teacher in a famous 'English School' after having some rift with the management left the school and started a new 'Language School' very close to the English School. Many students of the English School left it and joined the new Language School. As a result, the English School suffered huge financial loss and hence filed a suit for compensation against the new school.